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Gilles Devers

1956 – 2024

French lawyer

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About Gilles Devers

Lived 1956 – 2024 (aged 68). Gilles Devers was a French lawyer, adjunct professor, nurse and docent.

Gilles Devers (1956 – 26 November 2024) was a French lawyer and academic.

In October 2007, he was part of a working group that produced a report for the on methods of improving cooperation between health professionals.

Together with Mireille Fanon Mendès-France, he filed a complaint with the International Court of Justice on behalf of groups representing victims of Israeli attacks during the 2008–2009 Gaza War.

He represented the Palestinian Authority before the International Criminal Court.

Devers died on 26 November 2024, at the age of 68. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor of International Solidarity of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic in 2024.

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Important facts

Born
4 September 1956, 2nd arrondissement of Lyon
Birth century
20th century
Died
26 November 2024, 5th arrondissement of Lyon
Occupation
Lawyer, adjunct professor, nurse, docent
Nationality
France
Education
Jean Moulin University - Lyon 3
Employers
Jean Moulin University - Lyon 3
Awards
Order of Palestine

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gilles Devers?

French lawyer (1956-2024)

When was Gilles Devers born?

Gilles Devers was born on 4 September 1956 in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon.

When did Gilles Devers die?

Gilles Devers died on 26 November 2024 in 5th arrondissement of Lyon.

What was Gilles Devers's occupation?

Gilles Devers was a lawyer, adjunct professor, nurse and docent.

What nationality was Gilles Devers?

Gilles Devers was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gilles Devers

· Wikidata: Q3106192

· DBpedia: Gilles Devers

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